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$2 trillion virus rescue bill hits late snags in Senate

$2 trillion virus rescue bill hits late snags in Senate
By ANDREW TAYLOR and LISA MASCARO Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders are racing to unravel last-minute snags in a $2 trillion economic rescue package to ease the financial pain of the coronavirus epidemic. The measure is the largest economic relief bill in history. Both parties’ leaders are pushing for quick passage so they can get the legislation to the House and freed up for the country. But several conservative Republican senators want late changes. They say the bill as written could provide an incentive for companies to lay off workers. They want the bill altered to ensure that employees don’t earn more money if they’re laid off than if they’re working.

Towne Square in Beaver is open for takeout!

Towne Square at 518 3rd St, Beaver, PA is open for takeout orders only.  Open Thursdays and Fridays – Fish is available on Friday from 11AM to 6PM.  They are now taking orders for a complete ham or turkey dinner.  Pick up can be scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, April 4 and 5, as well as Easter weekend (weekend of the 12th). Give a call at 724-774-5453.  Visit their Facebook page.

Goodell orders all NFL team facilities closed for 2 weeks

Goodell orders all NFL team facilities closed for 2 weeks
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has instructed the 32 teams to close their facilities to all but a select few employees by 6 p.m. Wednesday. In a memo to the teams, Goodell said the restrictions meant as a safeguard against the new coronavirus will be in force until at least April 8. Then the league will re-evaluate, using advice from medical experts and health authorities. The few exceptions include trainers and doctors treating players, security and technology personnel.

Washington State safety Bryce Beekman found dead

Police: Washington State safety Bryce Beekman found dead
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State senior defensive back Bryce Beekman has died. Police in Pullman, Washington, say the 22-year-old Beekman was found dead in his apartment Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Gary Jenkins says there is no sign of foul play. Jenkins says more information will be released by the Whitman County coroner’s office. Beekman started all 13 games last season for Washington State after transferring from Arizona Western College. He was expected to be part of an experienced Washington State secondary going into this season.

Bucco Rewind Games Announced!!!

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the remainder of the Bucco Rewind Series of Games.  You can listen to the games on 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM. It all gets under way with Game 7 of the 1960 World Series Thursday March 26, 2020 at 1 pm. The entire schedule and dates are below:

Thursday, 3/26 – 1PM  – 1960 World Series Game 7 

 Monday, 3/30 – 8PM –  1990 NLCS Game 5

 Thursday, 4/2 – 1PM – Wildcard 10/1/13

 Wednesday, 4/8– 8PM – 1991 NLCS Game 1

 Monday, 4/13 – 8PM – 1991 NLCS Game 4

 Wednesday, 4/15 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 2

 Monday, 4/20 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 5

 Wednesday, 4/22 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 6

 Monday, 4/27 – 8PM – 1979 World Series Game 7

Wednesday, April 29 –  8PM – TBD

Elton John to Host TV, Radio Concert as Coronavirus Antidote

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elton John is hosting a “living room” concert aimed at bolstering American spirits during the coronavirus crisis and saluting those countering it. The event was announced Wednesday by iHeartMedia and Fox. Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, the Backstreet Boys, Tim McGraw and Billie Joe Armstrong are scheduled to take part in the concert airing at 9-10 p.m. Eastern Sunday on Fox TV and on iHeartMedia radio stations.  The artists will be filmed with cell phones, cameras and audio equipment for safety reasons. Viewers will be asked to support the charitable organizations Feeding America and First Responders Children’s Foundation.

Italy Adds Hundreds More Dead, Infections to its Coronavirus Toll

UNDATED (AP) — Italy has added 683 more dead and 5,210 infections to its coronavirus toll, but its initial steep rise in cases has continued to level off two weeks into a nationwide lockdown. The new figures brought the number of infections to 74,386 and placed Italy on track to overtake China in the next day or two in having the most reported cases in the world. Italy last week reported more dead than China and on Wednesday registered a total of 7,503 dead with the virus, confirming its place as the European epicenter of the pandemic.

Prosecutors to Appeal New Gun Charges Trial Ruling in Murder

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they will appeal an order for a new trial on weapons charges for a man accused of killing a woman 4½ years ago shortly before she was to meet with prosecutors about his New Jersey-supplied heroin ring. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that prosecutors last week filed a notice of appeal in the case of Price Montgomery in the August 2014 shooting death of 34-year-old Tina Crawford and the wounding of her 63-year-old mother in Pittsburgh. Prosecutors say the conviction of killing a federal witness, which isn’t affected by the new trial order, carries a mandatory life term.

Aliquippa Declares Disaster Emergency

The city of Aliquippa has declared a disaster emergency. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano has details. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…